One way New Englanders usher in the end of winter and prepare for the warmer spring season is cleaning and organizing our homes. We’ve all talked about spring cleaning! Does your home need more than a cleaning? Maybe a spring refresh or makeover. I’m right there with you. Ready for warmer temperatures, outdoor adventures,…
Mortgage interest rates climbed consistently in 2018 until November. Then to close out the year we saw rates begin to trend downward, closing the year at 4.55% according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. To start 2019, mortgage interest rates have continued this trend, dipping down to 4.51%. Forecasts from Fannie Mae, the…
The thought of listing your home for sale can be stressful for so many reasons. The sentimental value of your home and memories alone can overwhelm you. Then consider any repairs that need to be made, staging and ultimately packing! Is your head spinning yet? Well, here’s another item to add to your list:…
Are you preparing to move? That means you are also preparing to pack. This is something I dreaded when we moved in 2016. I collected boxes, bought bubble wrap and packing tape, and began the tedious task of sorting through, wrapping and packing our belongings. I thought we did everything right, but when I…
You’ve made the decision. You are going to list your home for sale. What’s stopping you? Maybe your partner thinks the house needs some work before it goes on the market, or maybe your realtor suggested you fix a few things. This list could go on and on, and take years to complete. Take…
We are all ready for warmer weather, right? However, the days with temperatures over 40 have been scarce. That’s an easy way to look at supply and demand. In this case you end up with a lot of cold, unhappy New Englanders. When supply does not equal demand in real estate, you end up with a…
This latest snowstorm may not have any of us thinking spring, but it is right around the corner (really, it is!). Spring is the busiest home buying season in New England and you’ll want to be prepared as you embark on this search. The best way to start is a list. Many home buyers make…
We’ve all checked our homes estimated value on Zillow or realtor.com. Each site calculates this amount differently and for those of you thinking of listing your home this year, you may be wondering, “What is my home really worth?” Any Realtor® will tell you to take online estimates with a grain of salt. Pricing…
It’s a new year. While we’ll all take some time to reflect on 2017, there’s no denying that 2018 is in full swing. If you are thinking of buying a home or selling your home this year, start planning now. It appears we’ll see very little change in the real estate forecast for buyers and…
Late spring into early summer is a busy time of year, particularly for home closings which means moving. For many this means all the stress that comes along with preparing, organizing, packing and then actually making the move in to or out of a home or apartment. If you are dreading moving day, take a…
